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Kakamega to get Sh500 million from the Treasury for new cancer centre

Sarah Okiya, Head of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) illustrates the functioning of different equipment to Governor Wycliffe Oparanya during the launch of the Sh130m ICU facility at the County General Hospital on August 24, 2021. [Mumo Munuve, Standard]

The national government will provide Sh500 million for the construction of a cancer centre in Kakamega.

According to Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, the unit will help address the rising cases of cancer and ease the cost of treatment.

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